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Gift Guide 2012
Interactive & Instructional: Non-Fiction
It's all fun and games with these books that offer up hours of entertainment with a bit of learning on the side.
A Children's Treasury of Songs
Actual Size
Edgar Allan Poe's Pie
National Geographic Book of Animal Poetry
Play These Games
Queen of the Falls
Babies to Grade 3
Lyrics of classic children's songs, illustrated with pictures embossed on cardstock pages. Retro, pretty, and fun. Becky, Youth Services
Lyrics of classic children's songs, illustrated with pictures embossed on cardstock pages. Retro, pretty, and fun. Becky, Youth Services
Grades PreK-6
One of the most brilliant concepts behind an illustrated book - presenting animals, or parts thereof, at their actual size. Watch out for the Goliath birdeater tarantula!! Becky, Youth Services
One of the most brilliant concepts behind an illustrated book - presenting animals, or parts thereof, at their actual size. Watch out for the Goliath birdeater tarantula!! Becky, Youth Services
Grades 2-5
A fun and creative way of applying the new STEM standards (while sneaking in a bit of clever wordsmithery)! Woot! Jen, Youth Services
A fun and creative way of applying the new STEM standards (while sneaking in a bit of clever wordsmithery)! Woot! Jen, Youth Services
Grades 1-5
It’s a treat to look at and the poems are wonderful too! Robin, Youth Services
It’s a treat to look at and the poems are wonderful too! Robin, Youth Services
All Ages
Simple games you can play with stuff you already have. Becky, Youth Services
Simple games you can play with stuff you already have. Becky, Youth Services
Grades 1-5
The story of the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel...and survive. Robin, Youth Services Librarian
Did you know the first person to go over the falls in a barrel was a retired charm school teacher named Annie Taylor? Becky, Youth Services
The story of the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel...and survive. Robin, Youth Services Librarian
Did you know the first person to go over the falls in a barrel was a retired charm school teacher named Annie Taylor? Becky, Youth Services
Board Books for Babies
For the youngest of the young, these board books teach basic concepts and early literacy skills without being boring.
Colors
Hippopposites
The Game of Finger Worms
Infants & Toddlers, 3mo-4yrs
This and "Numbers" by the same author are beautifully simple concept books...parents into fashion/design will appreciate them too. Becky, Youth Services
This and "Numbers" by the same author are beautifully simple concept books...parents into fashion/design will appreciate them too. Becky, Youth Services
Infants & Toddlers, 3mo-4yrs
A stoic hippo illustrates some basic (and complex) concepts of opposites. Becky, Youth Services
Though hippo is remarkably static, the environments around hippo aren't and the contrast is what creates the magic here. Robin
A stoic hippo illustrates some basic (and complex) concepts of opposites. Becky, Youth Services
Though hippo is remarkably static, the environments around hippo aren't and the contrast is what creates the magic here. Robin
Infants & Toddlers, 3mo-4yrs
Draw a face on your own finger and it becomes the "finger worm" that stars in this story by poking through the holes in the board pages. Brilliant and fun. Becky, Youth Services
Draw a face on your own finger and it becomes the "finger worm" that stars in this story by poking through the holes in the board pages. Brilliant and fun. Becky, Youth Services
Suggestions for New Readers
Kids who are reading on their own will want to read these over and over.
I Broke My Trunk!
Penny and Her Song
Tales for Very Picky Eaters
Grades PreK-K
Beware the story that is so crazy you must RUN to tell it to someone. Becky, Youth Services
Beware the story that is so crazy you must RUN to tell it to someone. Becky, Youth Services
Grades K-2
Penny can't wait to share her new song with her family, but she must wait because the babies are sleeping. And then it's time for dinner. But after dinner, the whole family sings and dances together. Love the gentle family humor, drama and warmth. Robin, Youth Services
Penny can't wait to share her new song with her family, but she must wait because the babies are sleeping. And then it's time for dinner. But after dinner, the whole family sings and dances together. Love the gentle family humor, drama and warmth. Robin, Youth Services
Grades PreK-3
Such a funny book and one of the best readers I've ever read. I'm not sure that children will be persuaded to try new foods, but oh what fun it is to read about James' woes and his father's tall tales. Robin, Youth Services
Such a funny book and one of the best readers I've ever read. I'm not sure that children will be persuaded to try new foods, but oh what fun it is to read about James' woes and his father's tall tales. Robin, Youth Services
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Fantasy, History, Spies & More: Fiction for School-Age Kids
From the illegitimate sons of Thomas Jefferson to the daughter of a stay-at-home dad, from Indiana to deep space, these books will transport their readers to another world.
A Drowned Maiden's Hair
Caddy's World
Hourglass
Jefferson's Sons
Legends of Zita the Spacegirl
Liar & Spy
The Mighty Miss Malone
The One and Only Ivan
The Secret of the Stone Frog
Historical Fiction, Grades 4-8
Maud is a secret child who is asked to impersonate a dead girl at a seance, for a sizable sum of money. Maud is eager to please the Hawthorne sisters who adopt her and so longs for family that she will do anything...well, almost anything. Robin, Youth Services
Maud is a secret child who is asked to impersonate a dead girl at a seance, for a sizable sum of money. Maud is eager to please the Hawthorne sisters who adopt her and so longs for family that she will do anything...well, almost anything. Robin, Youth Services
Realistic Fiction, Grades 4-8
I love the Casson family, quirky as they are and negligent as the father is at some times. It was such a pleasurable read; I felt like I was visiting friends I hadn't seen in a long time. Robin, Youth Services
I love the Casson family, quirky as they are and negligent as the father is at some times. It was such a pleasurable read; I felt like I was visiting friends I hadn't seen in a long time. Robin, Youth Services
Mystery & Science Fiction, Grades 6-12
I think I read it in 2 hours because McEntire does that thing that Dan Brown does - you know where you think you'll go to bed after this chapter, but THEN the last sentence of the chapter makes it IMPOSSIBLE not to read on. Tricky devils. Time travel, romance and Cubanos with empanadas...what else could you wish for in a good read? Mickie, Youth Services
I think I read it in 2 hours because McEntire does that thing that Dan Brown does - you know where you think you'll go to bed after this chapter, but THEN the last sentence of the chapter makes it IMPOSSIBLE not to read on. Tricky devils. Time travel, romance and Cubanos with empanadas...what else could you wish for in a good read? Mickie, Youth Services
Historical Fiction, Grades 4-6
Interesting take on a difficult subject! The book is told from the point of view of Thomas Jefferson's children...the children he fathered with his slave Sally Hemings. What if your father was also your owner? WOW! Lisa, Youth Librarian
Can a person be great and still participate in evil? Becky, Youth Services
Interesting take on a difficult subject! The book is told from the point of view of Thomas Jefferson's children...the children he fathered with his slave Sally Hemings. What if your father was also your owner? WOW! Lisa, Youth Librarian
Can a person be great and still participate in evil? Becky, Youth Services
Science Fiction & Graphic Novel, Grades 3-6
The adventure continues. Robin, Youth Services
The adventure continues. Robin, Youth Services
Spy Story, Grades 3-7
When the pieces fall into place, you would do well to have a box of tissues handy. Susan, Youth Services
When the pieces fall into place, you would do well to have a box of tissues handy. Susan, Youth Services
Historical Fiction, Grades 5-8
Good book - but heavy content! Erin, Youth Services
Good book - but heavy content! Erin, Youth Services
Animals in Fiction, Grades 3-7The story of Ivan, a lowland gorilla, who spent almost 30 years in a solitary cage at a shopping mall, "the ape at exit 8." Told in Ivan's own voice. One of my favorites this year, a must for animal lovers. Robin, Youth Services
Fantasy & Graphic Novel, Grades 2-4
Not every kid will like it, but some will get pulled into its old-timey, surreal world. Plus, it's got dandy lions (two words) and goes all Inception near the end. Becky, Youth Services
Not every kid will like it, but some will get pulled into its old-timey, surreal world. Plus, it's got dandy lions (two words) and goes all Inception near the end. Becky, Youth Services
Tigers, Tacos & Tall Tales: Picture Books for Kids
Whether you're looking for a cuddle-together-before-bed book, a laugh-out-loud-roll-on-the-floor book or a teach-a-valuable-lesson book, we've got you covered.
And Then It's Spring
Bear Has a Story to Tell
Beautiful Oops!
Because Amelia Smiled
Let's Count to 100!
More
Olivia and the Fairy Princesses
Otto the Book Bear
Pass It On
RRRalph
Sweet Dreams
Grades PreK-2
Like in the Wizard of Oz when Dorothy is transported from the overwhelming brown of the Kansas prairie to the glorious technicolor of Oz. Such is the boys' backyard garden now.
Robin, Youth Services
The most perfect kind of simple.
Tamara, Web Content Librarian
Like in the Wizard of Oz when Dorothy is transported from the overwhelming brown of the Kansas prairie to the glorious technicolor of Oz. Such is the boys' backyard garden now.
Robin, Youth Services
The most perfect kind of simple.
Tamara, Web Content Librarian
Grades PreK-2
This is a nice addition to the "winter is coming" fall books, and it's circular in a surprising way. The illustrations are lovely and delicate... Becky, Youth Services
This is a nice addition to the "winter is coming" fall books, and it's circular in a surprising way. The illustrations are lovely and delicate... Becky, Youth Services
Grades K-6
Make a mistake? No problem...torn paper, stains, spilled ink...all these can actually lead to a good/creative result...
Robin, Youth Services
When I was little I always had to stay in the lines...trying to change! Lisa, Youth Services
Make a mistake? No problem...torn paper, stains, spilled ink...all these can actually lead to a good/creative result...
Robin, Youth Services
When I was little I always had to stay in the lines...trying to change! Lisa, Youth Services
Grades PreK-2
The little girl Amelia smiles, and the effects spread to cities around the world, touching upon stories with just enough of the ridiculous that will keep it the kid appeal high. Becky, Youth Services
I like how a smile can travel, spreading goodwill, around the world... Robin, Youth Services
The little girl Amelia smiles, and the effects spread to cities around the world, touching upon stories with just enough of the ridiculous that will keep it the kid appeal high. Becky, Youth Services
I like how a smile can travel, spreading goodwill, around the world... Robin, Youth Services
Grades PreK-2
Each double-page spread has 100 things (cats, kids, moles, etc.), plus an extra seek-and-find element (how many cats have striped tails? are there enough berries for everyone?) and lots of fun captions to read. Bright colors and simple shapes; begs to be given as a gift. Becky, Youth Services
Each double-page spread has 100 things (cats, kids, moles, etc.), plus an extra seek-and-find element (how many cats have striped tails? are there enough berries for everyone?) and lots of fun captions to read. Bright colors and simple shapes; begs to be given as a gift. Becky, Youth Services
Grades PreK-3
Imaginative and humorous and fun. Illustrates: more, enough, plenty - too much - way too much, then back down to less - not so much, yet still...enough. Robin, Youth Services
Imaginative and humorous and fun. Illustrates: more, enough, plenty - too much - way too much, then back down to less - not so much, yet still...enough. Robin, Youth Services
Grades PreK-2
Thank you, Olivia!
Jen, Youth Services
Perfect for girls who aren't girly girls.
Tamara, Computer Services
Thank you, Olivia!
Jen, Youth Services
Perfect for girls who aren't girly girls.
Tamara, Computer Services
Grades PreK-2
Well, what librarian wouldn't love this? Otto the bear likes to climb out of his book and explore, and when he's left behind one day, he goes on a quest to find somewhere else to live.
Becky, Youth Services
Otto the book bear is so darn adorable! I want him to be my little library mascot! Jen, Youth Services
Well, what librarian wouldn't love this? Otto the bear likes to climb out of his book and explore, and when he's left behind one day, he goes on a quest to find somewhere else to live.
Becky, Youth Services
Otto the book bear is so darn adorable! I want him to be my little library mascot! Jen, Youth Services
Grades PreK-1
Based on the old "telephone" game - Cow is stuck in the fence and the animals are spreading the word...incorrectly!
Lisa, Youth Services
Based on the old "telephone" game - Cow is stuck in the fence and the animals are spreading the word...incorrectly!
Lisa, Youth Services
Toddlers - Grade 1
Puns and humorous wordplay abound. Kids are sure to notice the use of found objects (like pop can tabs and buttons) in addition to cut paper. Robin, Youth Services
Can a dog say his name? Of Course, if his name is RRRalph!! Lisa, Youth Services
Puns and humorous wordplay abound. Kids are sure to notice the use of found objects (like pop can tabs and buttons) in addition to cut paper. Robin, Youth Services
Can a dog say his name? Of Course, if his name is RRRalph!! Lisa, Youth Services
Grades PreK-2
I feel like this rhyming bedtime story would have been very comforting to me as a child - both the words and the pictures. Becky, Youth Services
I feel like this rhyming bedtime story would have been very comforting to me as a child - both the words and the pictures. Becky, Youth Services
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